Cheryl B. Haddon

TORRINGTON — Cheryl B. Haddon, 62, of Torrington died May 20, 2011, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of John E. Haddon.Cheryl was born in Great Barrington on Dec. 18, 1948, the daughter of Nancy (Fraleigh) Bergenty of North Canaan and Richard Bergenty of Torrington. She was a graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School, class of 1966, and Tunxis Community College and Saint Joseph College. She worked as a social worker for FISH and Susan B. Anthony, and owned her own business, Wild Mountain Herbs. She loved her family, her gardens and bird-watching. She was a proud member of the Red Hat Society.In addition to her husband and parents, Cheryl is survived by two sons, John E. Haddon II and his wife, Karen, of Falls Village and their children, Ashley, Alyssa and John III, and Jason Haddon and his wife, Anna, of Bristol, Conn., and their son, Michael; three sisters, Nancy Bergenty of West Virginia, Denise Bergenty of Torrington and Melody Vaillant of Germany; and a brother, Rick Bergenty, of West Virginia. A memorial service was held at United Congregational Church in Torrington May 25. Memorial contributions may be made to FISH, 322 South Main St., Torrington, CT 06790. The Phalen Funeral Home in Torrington has charge of arrangements. Go to www.phalenfuneral.com.

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